Advertiser and Standard Oil clash in Hawaii fuel bill scene
A reader-originated critique accuses the Advertiser and its Hawaii connections of backing Standard Oil interests to push a low flash test for fuel oils through the Legislature. The piece alleges ties between Castle & Cooke agents and A A Brown, with Thurston and van Valkenberg advocating the bill. The column argues the oil trust uses old Hawaii tactics to confuse the public while pursuing their aims.
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Standard
Standard Oil
Hawaii
Islands
Tyr
A. A. Hirown
J. A. Gilman
Castle & Cooke
Standard Ol
Valon Ol Company
Ist
L. A.thurston
Acto Commercial
Hurthermore A
Humphreys and Davis Duel Over Court Motions
In Judge De Bolts court this morning a motion for a new trial in a bribery case against Ab On was argued. Ab On hired Judge Humphreys for defense and Geo A Davis, acting as attorney in the lane, attended. Davis challenged Humphreys and the two men squared off with tempers flaring as observers watched a potential duel unfold before the paper notes.
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Cane
Ab On
Humphreys
Geo. A. Davis
L. B. Kerr & Co
Davis
Senate Bills Move Through Third Reading In Legislature
The afternoon session reports Senate Bill 108 on jury process advanced to a vote with nine ayes and one no as the Governor signed Senate Bill 63. The Revision Committee backed Senate Bill 45, the open account bill, for passage with unanimous third reading. Dowsett sought reconsideration to delay Senate Bill 120 on legacy taxes but could not attend. Achi moved to reconsider and carried. House Bill 220 on regulating military companies passed second reading. concerns about fake banks and protective measures led to deposits scrutiny by the Treasurer. Dickey introduced a resolution granting notice to those with claims against the Senate to present them. Senate Bill 130 on the legacy tax passed second reading by title. Dowsett noted recess appointment actions may be postponed, Gov. to be notified of Senate action. The clerk listed confirmed and not confirmed appointments. Commissioner of Public Instruction Le Hopkins and others not confirmed. Board of Annual Inspectors and some Election Inspectors confirmed. the scene closes with a quip about an aspiring humorist.
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Downett
Achi
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Dickey
Lane
Adit
House of Representatives
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Hawaii
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Pula
Reps
Aylett
Cowlbo
Libkalant
Harris
CM. Kal
Cootha
House Hill
Fernandon
Smith
Fernandes
Long Co
Ponemdon
Wilcox
Important Point Raised in Senate on Liquor Bill Veto
A Senate session discussed a clerical error in the Governor's veto of the liquor bill. The veto message referred to a different bill title, causing questions about which bill was vetoed. A correction was issued, but confusion remained over the actual bill in the Governor's hand for ten days.
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Senate Wension
Mewitt
Bavides
Hewitt
House Proceedings Echo Midday Assembly Activity
The report covers a bustling afternoon in the House with as many as twenty-one members present. Minor incidents include arrival of members Andrade Quinn Mahelina Greenwell Nakuina and Cop. taxation hours and a tax emphasis in Committee of the Whole. a public instruction bill’s third reading. and remarks on Governor Carter’s visit. The scene also notes a band at Capitol grounds and ongoing cases such as embezzlement charges against a former ticket seller, with broader talk of coal chutes nearing completion.
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Quinn
Sheldon
Atarnis Wie
Lanale Fe
Greenwell
Mahelena
Nakuina
Mahelina
Inne Public Instruction
Boston
Carter
Capitol Grounds
M. P. Duyn
OR & By Co
de Bolts
Itu
Sugar King Claus Spreckels Returns to Hawaii After Ten Years
Claus Spreckels arrives in Honolulu aboard the Alameda and is greeted by a large crowd at the Oceanic wharf. Alexander Young first to shake hands, signaling a thaw in relations. Spreckels, now 70, travels with W G Irwin, surveys city changes over the decade, noting repairs, the Hartfeld and Sachs buildings, and new styling hats by Mrs. Wodeon in the Kerem Military Department.
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Alameda
Claws Spreckels
Hawaii
Honolulu
Spreckels
W. G. Irwin
Harkfeld
Sachs
Wodeon
Kere'n Military Department
Federation To Remind Congress Of Hawaii Labor
In Washington D C John McGuire of Honolulu met with AFL Secretary Morrison to urge Congress focus on labor issues and Japanese immigration in Hawaii. Morrison confirmed the federation plans to press the matter publicly.
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Congress of
Hawaii
Labor
Washington, D. C
John McGuire
Honolulu
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Hawaii Legislature News Incomplete Readthrough Of Bills
A Hawaii House session reports multiple bills advancing to third reading including county government reform and tax measures. Debate notes fast progress, with amendments and tabled liquor legislation affecting scheduling and readings for several acts and legal procedures.
Explosion at Wilton Works Destroys Plant in Los Angeles
A fuel oil explosion at the Wilon Works plant on Second and Allbieda streets early April caused a fire that burned about 90 minutes, destroying the factory and inflicting serious injuries to two night-shift workers. The blaze, fueled by 1600 tons of oil and ammonia drums, caused about $14,000 in damage. One worker, Mark Hagel, escaped with severe burns and bruises after being hurled from the building but is expected to recover. The cause is under investigation, with gases from a newly unloaded oil car noted as a possible source.
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Joe Angeles
Wilon Foe Works
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Allbieda
Nemrance
Mark Hagel
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